§ 1. COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP.  


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  • (A)

    The council shall be composed of:

    (1)

    a mayor elected from the city at-large; and

    (2)

    10 council members elected from single- member districts.

    (B)

    The term "council member(s)" includes the mayor unless otherwise provided.

    (C)

    The independent citizens redistricting commission, as prescribed below in Section 3, shall be empowered to divide the city into 10 geographical council districts for the election of council members. The commission shall designate each council district by a number or by other designation.

    Amendment note: Section 1 appears as added at the election of November 6, 2012. A former § 1 concerned the number, selection, and terms of office for Council members; had previously been amended at the elections of May 13, 2006, January 19, 1985, April 5, 1969, and April 1, 1967; and was repealed at the election of November 6, 2012.